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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.16, 12,426.01 and 6,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.16, 12,426.01 and 6,898.64 is: 9,526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.16 : 12,426.01 = 6,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.16/12,426.01 = 6,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.16x = 12,426.01 × 6,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.16x = 85,722,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,722,490.25/8,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.67

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